Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern Hosted Star-Studded Culinary Event Supporting S:US
Andrew Zimmern, Celebrity Chef; Perry Perlmutter, S:US CEO; Stacey Weston, S:US Chief Development Officer; Josh Bider, S:US Board Member; Jen Press Marden, S:US Board Member.
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June 11, 2024
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2025 Dinner for a Better New York Raised More Than $1.5 Million with All-Star Chef Lineup at Tribeca Rooftop
NEW YORK, NY – Last night, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) held its signature annual fundraising event, the 2025 Dinner for a Better New York, at the Tribeca Rooftop. Hosted by renowned chef and television personality Andrew Zimmern, the Dinner For A Better New York celebrates S:US’ 47 years of unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of New York’s most vulnerable residents.
The evening featured an all-star lineup of acclaimed chefs joining Zimmern, including Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Jenkins, Jonathan Waxman, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Marc Forgione, Stefano Secchi, Esther Choi, Mike Solomonov, Sean Feeney, and Rocco DiSpirito. Together, they created an unforgettable dining experience that delivered both exquisite flavors and demonstrated the profound impact of compassion and community support.
“This dinner represented the very best of New York – incredible culinary talent coming together to support our most vulnerable neighbors,” said S:US CEO Perry Perlmutter. “With Andrew Zimmern’s leadership and this remarkable group of chefs, we created an evening that celebrated both exceptional food and the transformative power of human services.”
Funds raised support S:US’s comprehensive programs serving tens of thousands of New York City and Long Island’s most vulnerable individuals and their families, creating pathways to stable and productive lives through housing, employment, skills building, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
About the Featured Chefs:
- Andrew Zimmern (Host): James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and television personality known for “Bizarre Foods” and his advocacy for food justice
- Marcus Samuelsson: James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Red Rooster Harlem and other acclaimed establishments
- Alex Guarnaschelli: Iron Chef and executive chef at Butter Restaurant, known for her appearances on Food Network
- Michael Jenkins: Executive chef at Butter Restaurant and judge on Beat Bobby Flay and Worst Cooks in America
- Jonathan Waxman: Pioneer of California cuisine and James Beard Award winner
- Ayesha Nurdjaja: Rising star chef known for innovative Mediterranean cuisine
- Marc Forgione: Iron Chef and restaurateur known for his modern American cuisine
- Stefano Secchi: Acclaimed chef specializing in contemporary Italian cuisine
- Esther Choi: Chef and restaurateur known for modern Korean cuisine at Mokbar
- Mike Solomonov: James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur specializing in Israeli cuisine
- Sean Feeney: Co-founder of Grovehouse Hospitality Group, and managing partner at Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que
- Rocco DiSpirito: Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author known for healthy Italian American cuisine
The event was co-chaired by Josh Bider, Erin Felker Bond, Gail McCallion, Linda Nguyen, Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy, Jen Press Marden, and Deborah Wolfe.
The 2025 Dinner for a Better New York raised more than $1.5 million to support S:US programs, surpassing expectations and demonstrating the community’s strong commitment to serving New York’s most vulnerable populations.
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About Services for the UnderServed (S:US): Founded in 1978, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) provides services and supports to tens of thousands of New York City and Long Island’s most vulnerable individuals and their families. S:US creates pathways to stable and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills building, treatment and rehabilitation. The organization provides $275 million in services supported by local, state and federal government agencies as well as foundations, corporations and individual donors. S:US not only helps to transform lives but strengthens communities and the city itself.
For more information about S:US and its programs, please visit sus.org.
